KT investment Inc.
Corporate VCSeoul ยท Pre-SeedโSeries B
Investment thesis
KT Investment backs early-stage startups from Pre-A through Series B that pursue digital transformation, AI and automation, and hyper-growth. It seeks founders with ambition, persistence, deep domain expertise, and strong technical capability. Target teams create new markets and reshape existing industries via new digital technology, use differentiated data and technical skill to automate work humans previously performed and deliver greater customer value, or demonstrate strong growth potential by rapidly acquiring customers with differentiated products in fast-growing markets. The firm operates under Korea's specialized credit finance law as a new technology business finance company.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 17, 2026.
What they invest in
from 48 of 162 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ร22Media & Entertainment ร10SaaS ร9Hardware ร8Deep Tech ร7Enterprise Software ร7Consumer ร6Healthtech ร5
HQs:South Koreaร27United Statesร6
Investments ยท 162 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 ยท 12021 ยท 12019 ยท 13 dated
SoundHound AI develops a voice AI platform that enables conversational interactions with products, services, and applications across industries.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSector AgnosticSanta Clara, US
Keyvan Mohajer(Co-Founder & CEO)Majid Emami(Executive Officer)James Hom(Executive Officer, Director)Nitesh Sharan(Executive Officer)Timothy Stonehocker(Executive Officer)Michael Zagorsek(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBuildGroupFelicis VenturesKensington Capital Partners LimitedStructural CapitalTransLink CapitalImpact Venture Capital
Humelo develops voice AI technology including high-quality voice cloning from short audio samples, emotional text-to-speech (DIVE TTS), speech synthesis, and voice conversion.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsFuturePlay
Neuromeka designs and manufactures collaborative robots (cobots) such as its "Indy" line, high-speed delta robots ("LASER" series), and core robot components, and is developing humanoid platforms and AI models for intelligent automation.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics
Jonghoon Park(CEO & Founder)
Co-investorsKolon Investment, Inc.
Game localization service and mobile game development
360-degree video solution for sports broadcasting
4DReplay produces multi-view and bullet-time instant replay video for live TV broadcasts, and offers an interactive OTT web platform (4Dist) where viewers can rotate and replay action from any angle in the browser.
AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSports TechSan Francisco, US
Hong Su Jung(Mr. Jung is a founder.)
BoardNobutake Suzuki(Director)Chang Hyun Lee(Director)Sang Yun Lee(Director)Henry E Chon(Director)
Co-investorsIMM Investment JapanKDDI Open Innovation Fund
Acloset is a mobile and desktop app that uses AI to build a digital wardrobe from photos, generate outfit recommendations based on weather, schedule, and mood, and track wearing patterns.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsLaguna Investment
Algorithm Labs builds AI Canvas, a no-code AI agent builder that analyzes recorded videos of repetitive work tasks to automatically generate workflow blueprints (SSP and Data Ontology) and AI agents.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
AM Telecom develops wireless communication hardware including M2M modules (LTE/3G/2G in LGA and M.2 form factors), data devices such as LTE routers and GPS trackers, connected-car automotive solutions, and rugged LTE PTT smartphones for public-safety and disaster networks.
HardwareIoTMobility & Transportation
Automotive aftermarket commerce platform (IPO)
B GARAGE builds autonomous drones powered by computer vision that count and digitalize warehouse inventory in near real time, offered through a Robot-as-a-Service subscription model.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Co-investorsIMM Investment JapanLB InvestmentZ Venture Capital
Hospital reservation and treatment platform 'Ddocdoc'
Bear Robotics builds autonomous mobile robots for hospitality and logistics, including restaurant service robots (Servi) that deliver food and bus tables and warehouse AMRs (CARTI) for point-to-point transport and line-side replenishment.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsRedwood City, US
Jungwoo Ha(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)John Ha(CEO)Fangwei Li(Executive Officer, Promoter)
Co-investorsCleveland AvenueLotte VenturesVela PartnersSoftBank Group
BEPRO provides an integrated sports match analysis platform combining FIFA-qualified 4K panoramic cameras, event and optical tracking data analysis, and a collaboration space for editing and sharing footage.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSports Tech
Co-investorsLB Investment
AI-based news curation service 'Today's Headline'
Same-day last-mile logistics service 'Dubal Hero'
CLASS 101 is an online learning platform offering video-based classes across creative and hobby topics.
Creator EconomyEdTechMedia & EntertainmentWilmington, US
Co-investorsImmeasurable
Medical point-of-care diagnostic device
Home meal replacement (HMR) commerce platform
Cookat operates an online store selling ready-to-eat and frozen convenience foods, including microwaveable meals, snacks, and its own Cookat Made branded products.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationLB Investment
Cancer genetic diagnostics R&D company
AI-based enterprise supply chain management solution (IPO)
Enhans builds AI agents that run simulations based on business logic and dependency structures and then execute decisions across operational areas like dynamic pricing, supply chain, margin control, and sales and operations planning.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsAdvaita Capitalalphabet angelsAltra VentureBLN CapitalBreyer CapitalBryant Stibel+23 more
Fount is a Korean investment advisory company that provides an app-based service for personal asset management and investing.
FintechSaaSSeoul, KR
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Co-investorsLB Investment
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Kiwoom Investment
๊ทธ๋ฆฐ๋ฒณ (Green Vet) operates a veterinary diagnostic laboratory offering testing services for companion animals, including hematology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, endocrinology, histopathology, cytology, infectious disease PCR panels, allergy testing, and microbial culture.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Face recognition and tracking solution (acquired by Epic Games)
Co-investorsPearl Abyss Capital
MathKing (์ํ๋์) is an AI-based self-directed math learning platform for students preparing for Korean college entrance exams (์๋ฅ), offering personalized problem recommendations, concept lectures, hints and feedback, and performance analysis.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
INEEJI develops explainable AI solutions (Infinite Optimal Series) that predict and optimize industrial manufacturing processes for sectors such as steel, cement, glass, oil refining/petrochemicals, power generation, and smart cities.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Co-investorsWe Ventures
IPTV, OTT, IoT, infotainment software technology
KT's mobile commerce subsidiary (merged with KTH)
Uisikju Company (Life Goes On) operates Laundrygo, a South Korean laundry service offering door-to-door pickup and delivery, smart unmanned laundromats (Laundry24), and B2B hotel and industrial laundry, all supported by proprietary smart-factory and IT technology.
Circular EconomyConsumerLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationHan River PartnersSBVA
Dongdaemun fashion B2B marketplace solution
Fashion AI clothing data digitization and hyper-personalized styling service 'Acloset'
Lunit develops AI-powered cancer diagnostics and biomarker analysis tools used by hospitals and biopharmaceutical companies.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Groom InvestmentIMM Investment JapanSBVA
Brain disease diagnostic software and medical device
LVIS develops neural information analysis technology that decodes brain networks and produces visualizations to support the diagnosis of neurological diseases.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Machbase (Machbase Inc., formerly Infiniflux) develops a high-speed time-series database engine and solutions for collecting, storing, and analyzing real-time data in IoT applications such as smart cities and smart factories.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureIoTSeoul, KR
Co-investorsKorea Investment PartnersSmilegate
Major Nine (๋ฉ์ด์ ๋์ธ) is a Korean multi-entertainment company founded in 2008 with a focus on music content, producing and managing artists.
Marketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Park Seong-tae(CEO)
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.We Ventures
Delivery agency platform 'Manna Plus' and 'Manna Flex'
Online livestock direct trading platform 'Meatbox' (IPO)
Mediquitous operates 20+ fashion and beauty brands and e-commerce platforms across 10+ countries including South Korea and Japan, launching brands and growing through M&A.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
Co-investorsLB Investment
Fashion/health supplement brand builder and Japanese fashion e-commerce platform 'nugu'
Korea's largest cloud managed service provider (MSP)
Home IoT LED lighting manufacturing
Movandi develops millimeter wave (mmWave) technology, including chipsets, RF front ends, phased-array antenna modules, and beamforming software, to power 5G, fixed wireless, and satellite networks.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsIrvine, US
Maryam Rofougaran(CEO)Reza Rofougaran(Co-founder & CTO)Scott Alan Burri(Executive Officer)
BoardBobby Yazdani(Director)in
Co-investorsCota CapitalDnx VenturesSierra VenturesCelesta Capital
Precision diagnostics platform and genomic analysis solution (IPO)
Co-investorsIMM Investment Japan
Content resource offering guidance on building and sustaining digital news operations for creators, app developers, publishers, and media teams, with a focus on the South Korean media landscape.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Onul-hoi (์ค๋ํ) is an online seafood retailer that sources fresh fish and seafood from coastal producers and ships it nationwide across South Korea, offering next-day delivery.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechBusan, KR
๊น์ฌํ(๋ํ์ด์ฌ (CEO))
A Korean-language blog that publishes articles on personal finance, economy, real estate, stock investing, government subsidies, and related consumer topics for general readers in South Korea.
Media & Entertainment
Digital payments solution (acquired by Kakao Pay)
Cafe smart order service 'PathOrder'
Perigee is a space company focused on launch and propulsion technologies.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationColopl NextLB Investment
Phantom AI develops a modular, software-based autonomous driving stack, including deep learning computer vision (PhantomVision), sensor fusion (PhantomFusion), and vehicle control (PhantomDrive) for Euro NCAP-compliant ADAS and level 2/3 autonomy.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMobility & Transportation
Hyunggi ChoChan Kyu Lee
Co-investorsMillennium New HorizonsMillennium Technology Value PartnersQuest Venture PartnersWe Ventures
Autonomous driving integrated platform development (acquired by Harbinger)
Co-investorsQuest Venture Partners
PortOne provides payment integration and financial operations infrastructure that connects payments, tax, and settlement flows using AI, including integration with around 25 domestic PG providers, partner settlement automation, and global commerce reconciliation tools.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaSSeoul, KR
์ ์์ฃผ(๋ํ (CEO))
Co-investorsNycaNyca PartnersHashed
PYLER develops AI technology that analyzes video content to detect risks and identify opportunities at scale.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsHillspring Investment
Develops lateral flow assay (LFA) diagnostic test kits for urine-based and blood-based testing, offering a range of products across various test panels.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Designs AI processors and optimized software for AI semiconductors.
Co-investorsDunamu & Partners
AIaaS (AI as a Service) integrated platform (IPO)
Sangwha creates immersive media art and experiential content, including media facades, digital out-of-home (DOOH) installations, and event content for clients such as Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Hyundai Mobis, and Paradise City.
HardwareMedia & EntertainmentRobotics
Cybersecurity specialized diagnostics company (IPO)
SecuLetter is a content security company that protects against malware and threats hidden in files and documents, serving public sector, financial, and defense customers.
CybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechEnterprise Software
Co-investorsIMM Investment Japan
Voice AI platform with conversational intelligence (NASDAQ IPO)
Livestock fractional investment and commerce platform 'Bankcow'
Storelink is a Korean e-commerce marketing platform that analyzes large volumes of e-commerce data to help companies build data-driven sales strategies and optimize product listings.
Data & InfrastructureE-commerceMarketing Tech
Vision AI-based inspection solution (acquired by Cognex)
Superkitchen (์ํผํค์น) is a neighborhood side-dish (banchan) shop aimed at people responsible for their family's daily meals.
ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsWe Ventures
Superb AI provides an industrial AI stack for vision and analytics applications across mobility, security, defense, logistics, and manufacturing.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Hyun Kim(Founder)inMoonsu Cha(Founder)inJonghyuk Lee(Founder)inJungkwon Lee(Founder)in
BoardJinwoong Hwang(Director)
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Duke Capital PartnersPremier PartnersSamsung NextY CombinatorPegasus Tech Ventures
AI-based student record analysis and admissions consulting service
Integrated cold chain logistics platform
The Pinkfong Company creates family entertainment content and character IP, including brands such as Pinkfong, Baby Shark, and Bebefinn.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsGroom Investment
AI-based math education 'Math King'
Twinny develops AI and autonomous driving technology for logistics automation, providing robots that support order picking, item transport, automated sorting, and container placement in distribution and hub centers.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Stock portfolio management and community service 'Orrock'
Rating data-based movie recommendation service and OTT content platform
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Kiwoom Investment
Wavice designs and mass-produces GaN RF semiconductor chips, packaged transistors, and modules, offering customized products from the chip level up to system-level applications.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductors
Art co-purchasing service 'Art&Guide', #1 in Korea
Greenvet is a veterinary diagnostic laboratory that provides testing services for companion animals, including hematology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, endocrine, histopathology, cytology, microbiology, allergy, and infectious disease panels for dogs and cats.
BiotechHealthtech
Real estate direct transaction platform (acquired)
Rebellions designs AI accelerator semiconductors, including the Rebel100 chip and RebelCard hardware, built for AI inference workloads.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors
Co-investorsBonAngels Venture PartnersDG Daiwa VenturesDunamu & PartnersKindred VenturesKorelya Capital
MegazoneCloud is a digital transformation service provider offering cloud migration, AI and data, application/DevOps, contact center, and cybersecurity solutions, along with products for cloud cost management (Hyper Billing) and security (HALO).
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurity
Co-investorsHyundai Venture Investment Corporation
Taste-based secondhand trading platform (acquired by Praxis Capital)
AR, VR, robot immersive content development
Co-investorsHyundai Venture Investment Corporation
Golf course IT solution and mobile booking/market services
Adriel is an AdOps platform that unifies marketing campaign management with real-time dashboards, automated performance tracking, and a no-code ETL, with planned ad generation and launching tools.
AdTechMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsCrit Ventures
Yeolmae Company is Korea's first issuer of investment contract securities, offering fractional investment in artworks.
Crypto & Web3FintechMarketplaces
Seafood fresh food vertical commerce 'Oneulhoe'
Mobile untact laundry delivery service 'Laundrygo'
Fast/slow EV chargers and solutions (acquired by Lotte Data Communication)
2bytes builds and operates an H5 game platform delivered via an in-app "Game Center" and SDK, covering platform development, game sourcing, localization, and live operations to increase user engagement and retention.
GamingSaaS
Co-investorsLaguna Investment
Simple finance/accounting service for small businesses
Residential real estate information platform (acquired by Zigbang)
Exits ยท 6
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioCognexNASDAQ: CGNXSoundHound AINASDAQ: SOUNPaymintacq. by Kakao PaySua Labacq. by Cognex๋ฒ๊ฐ์ฅํฐacq. by Praxis Capital์ค์์ ์ดacq. by Lotte Data Communication
Portfolio news
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has KT investment Inc. made?
- KT investment Inc. has 162 tracked investments, 5 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does KT investment Inc. invest at?
- KT investment Inc. invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does KT investment Inc. focus on?
- KT investment Inc. focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Semiconductors.
- Where is KT investment Inc. located?
- KT investment Inc. is headquartered in Seoul, KR.
- Who does KT investment Inc. co-invest with?
- KT investment Inc. most often shares deals with LB Investment, Aju IB Invesment Corporation, Atinum Investment Co. Ltd., among 72 tracked co-investors.
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